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Source: B. Todd Jones to oversee NFL conduct
Jones, the former U.S. attorney for Minnesota, has been tapped by the NFL to be the league's special counsel for conduct.
Leaders of the nation's top soccer league and investors led by ex-UnitedHealth CEO Bill McGuire are expected on Wednesday to detail plans for a Twin Cities team.
Gophers claim NCAA women's hockey title
Meanwhile, the men's team cinched the Big Ten title over the weekend.
Play ball: St. Paul Saints tickets go on sale
Single-game tickets are now on sale for the St. Paul Saints' first season in their new Lowertown ballpark.
Thursday night, the Minnesota Wild lost to the Washington Capitals 3-2. Despite that setback, the Wild have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL.
Dallas Seavey wins 3rd Iditarod in 4 Years
The 28-year-old Seavey finished the race early Wednesday. He completed the 1,100-mile sled dog race in eight days, 18 hours, 13 minutes and six seconds.
Lindsey Vonn, Kjetil Jansrud win World Cup downhill titles
Vonn, who grew up racing gates in the suburban Twin Cities, is now the all-time women's World Cup leader with 66 race wins. Another trophy could come on Thursday.
49ers linebacker quits after 1 season, citing safety concerns
Concerns over possible brain injuries prompted Chris Borland to end his NFL career. Borland, 24, said, "I just honestly want to do what's best for my health."